He was the sire of: 142 New Zealand bred winners, 99 pacers (6 in 2.00), 45 trotters (includes totals of N.Z. wins and N.Z. stake money)
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In 1929 both Crafton and Mentmore studs were inherited by Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery who subsequently bred numerous winners; two of the most notable stallions bred at Mentmore were Epsom Derby winners Blue Peter (1939) and Ocean Swell (1944).
He bred numerous winners including two New York Bred Champions.
After her retirement from racing she had some success as a broodmare, breeding several winners.
Both earls bred numerous winners of classic horse races at the two stud farms on the estate, including five Epsom Derby winners.
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In 1957, Hancock inherited Claiborne, a 2,873 acre stud farm near Paris, Kentucky, and concentrated on breeding major winners and importing European stallions.
Pharyva never won a race, but bred several winners and was a descendant of Zariba, the dam of Corrida.
